In regards to the meaning of this song:
Before a live performance on the EP Five Stories Falling, Geoff states “It’s about the last time I went to visit my grandmother in Columbus, and I saw that she was dying and it was the last time I was going to see her. It is about realizing how young you are, but how quickly you can go.”
That’s the thing about Geoff and his sublime poetry, you think it’s about one thing, but really it’s about something entirely different. But the lyrics are still universal and omnipresent, ubiquitous, even. So relatable. That’s one thing I love about this band. I also love their live performances, raw energy and Geoff’s beautiful, imperfectly perfect vocals. His voice soothes my aching soul.
Stick it in my face
And let me see the look as I watch the lump
Slipping right down your throat
I wonder how it feels to know I had you pinned down long ago
I wanna know why it went wrong
why can't you see it my way
The world was never revolving around you
Now it's your way
You never thought anyone
Would desert you now
You get to
(walk alone again)
Look up at me look up at me
I took away the spoon
You gotta fend on your own
It's sad to watch you grow older
Try to change your colors
You disappointed me
I know you'll never
See it my way
The world was never revolving around you
Now it's your way
You never thought anyone
Would desert you now
You get to
(walk alone)
Watch the clock stop
Your alone
Can't you see the damage that you've done
why can't you see it my way
The world was never revolving around you
Now it's your way
You never thought anyone
Would desert you
See it my way
You never thought anyone
Would desert you now
Look up at me, look up at me
And let me see the look as I watch the lump
Slipping right down your throat
I wonder how it feels to know I had you pinned down long ago
I wanna know why it went wrong
why can't you see it my way
The world was never revolving around you
Now it's your way
You never thought anyone
Would desert you now
You get to
(walk alone again)
Look up at me look up at me
I took away the spoon
You gotta fend on your own
It's sad to watch you grow older
Try to change your colors
You disappointed me
I know you'll never
See it my way
The world was never revolving around you
Now it's your way
You never thought anyone
Would desert you now
You get to
(walk alone)
Watch the clock stop
Your alone
Can't you see the damage that you've done
why can't you see it my way
The world was never revolving around you
Now it's your way
You never thought anyone
Would desert you
See it my way
You never thought anyone
Would desert you now
Look up at me, look up at me
Lyrics submitted by sevenduster
Desertion Lyrics as written by La Jon Witherspoon John Connolly
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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